NHTSA Recall #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

APRIL 25
1996

7,900,000 Thunderbirds recalled

1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Dealers will replace the ignition switch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »

NHTSA Recall #91V076000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

MAY 06
1991

125,000 Thunderbirds recalled

1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The nuts which hold windshield wiper motor to the wiper module may not have been sufficiently tightened and may loosen or come off. This causes changed wiper patterns, or the wipers may jam if two of the three nuts come off.

Changes in the wiper pattern or jamming of the wiperswould result in reduced driver visibilty in inclement weather conditions.

Apply torque retention material to wiper motor studs and nuts and retorque. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V076000 »

NHTSA Recall #91V048000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MARCH 18
1991

6,800 Thunderbirds recalled

1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.

If park is not engaged and the parking brake is off, avehicle roll-away could result.

Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V048000 »